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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-06
The Bean as a Field Crcp.

While every farmer plants g few
beans in his garden, but few grow
enough to furnish more than is want
ed for home use, yet the bean is a
product that always finds a ready
market at good prices. Those who
have high land, with a loamy soil, can
easily raise an acre or two of field
beans that would bring profitable re-
turns, providing care be taken in the
selection of seed. Many failures in
growing beans are made by planting
poor seed. 1t is not safe to go into
the open market and buy beans for
seed, for ii they come from the South
they will fail to produce g. crop that
Will ripen even. and are more likely to
run to vines. Eastern beans are bet
ter, but he who grows field beans
should never trust to the open market
for seed, but should buy what he has
every assurance are good. The best
way is to raise them, being careful to
start with the best that can be found,
and to make every effort to improve
them. Selections should be made
from those plants that produce the
largest quantity of good beans that
rlpen very nearly at the same time.
It is great objection to variety
if it continues to blossom until the
frost comes; it being impossible, with
out great labor, to separate the green
from the ripe beans. It very much in
jures the quality of beans to have
green ones in them, and reduces their
market value; but O. variety that
blooms full, covering all parts OF the
plant nearly at the same time, and
then stops sending out any more
buds, will mature its seed all at one
time, which is what is wanted for a
market bean. When they ripen in
this way they can be gathered earlier.
and will be In q condition to put on
the market at once.
The first new beans in the market,
if good, will as rule bring an extra
price. 1t is very easy to get good
variety by selection, and when once
obtained very easy to keep. The
medium size pea bean is one of the
most profitable varieties for most
markets. It produces more to the acre
than the small size, and is, as a rule,
more uniform in size. 1t always COM
mands ready sale, and if put in the
market early IN the autumn, as it can
be, it will command 25 to so cents g.
bushel more than the beans that do
not ripen until after cold weather sets
in Practical Farmer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-06
Returning Straw to the Land.

There are various opinions among
farmers as to the value Of straw when
returned to the land as an aid to the
production of future crops. We have
never held the opinion that straw
possessed any intrinsic properties OF
les own as q manure, Or to justify the
Expenditure of any great amount OF
ime or labor upon it looking to that
nd without It's being first either
passed through our domestic animals,
and thus mixed with their other and
richer food, or else used in our barn
yards and stables as an absorbent to
suck up and hold the liquid portions
of the manure and thus insure their
better distribution upon the land.
The plan of burning the straw after
spreading it upon the land is not at
tended with any good results except
that it insures the destruction of
weed seeds-the value of the ashes left
by its incarceration being very insight
fcant at best. The question not I'M
frequently comes up between the own
ers and renters of land as to the re-
moval of the straw from the premises
some OF the former being very
p0rSlS1eHU III CHelI Opl6CJ1OnS Uner6-
to. Ii it is to be made use of,
as above intimated, then we
should say by all means it should be
retained upon the land. But if it is
to be merely spread upon the land
without being first passed through
the animals or used as an absorbent,
then we can see no injury done to
future crops by it's removal. That
celebrated agriculturist and expert
menter, j. B. Lawes, Of England,
made the following experiment some
years ago, with the view of testing the
intrinsic value of straw as q manure:
After having raised wheat on the same
land for twenty-four years in success.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-06

LORD SALIsBURY's eldest son, Lord
Cranbourne, was christened 81 ames,"
that being the name OF the eldest son
of the Cecil family for nearly three
centuries. The present Marquis is
Robert" but he succeeded his elder
brother, who died unmarried.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-06
The Plow as a Fruit Destroyer.

On my farm l consider the pillow an
enemy to the orchards, says Col.
Custer in the American Garden. It
has always been impossible to plow
the orchards without damaging the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-06
Waste Ground in the Garden.

It Is somewhat strange that so
many farmers allow their best and
richest land to 60 to waste, or worse,
to be occupied with weeds. This is in
the garden, which ought to and gener-
ally does receive more of the manure
made than any other spot on the
farm. The waste usually comes from
the mistaken practice, at least for
farmers, OF laying so much Of the gar
den out in beds that it cannot be Gull
tivated by horse power. If the gar
den is plowed early as it needs to be
for some vegetables, it is serious work
keeping weeds down by hand labor in
the parts reserved for beans, late cab
bages, cucumbers and melons. Much
saving Of labor will be effected by ar
ranging the garden in the first place,
SO that the early vegetables will be by
themselves. Then later, other parts
of the garden may be cultivated or
even plowed again as needed. This
double or triple blowing of highly
MANFRED land has q wonderful effect
IN mixing manure with the soil and
making it more available. But even
if the work has now to be done under
disadvantages, the vacant spots
should be filled in with some late gar
den crop. This is not alone to get the
benefit of fertility that would other
wise be lost, but also to make sure of
keeping down weeds, which have a
natural attraction for all vacant
places on rich soil.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-06

her cheeks, perhaps because Philips
arm was held around her, while her
happy head leaned on his breast.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-06
Bohemian Oats.

Bohemian oats is the greatest
swindle Of all agricultural swindles,
and the department OF agriculture has
done we'll to investigate it for the
benefit of farmers in states and coun-
ties into which it has not yet pene-
trated. Correspondents report the
attempt in some form to sell this
grain at exorbitant rates in twenty
five states, and the, presence of the
agents Of the organized swindle in
eighteen. Ohio is the center Of the in
lection, which has spread to Indiana,
Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Mime
sofa and other western and south
western states, while reports show
also attempts in New York, Pennsyl-
vania and New England States. The
mode of operation is described as fol-
lows: A person representing himself
as the agent of some distant company
appears In the neighb vrhood and pro-
poses to organize a company OF farm
ers for the growth and sale of this
grain. The members OF this associa-
ton are to monopolize, for g. year or
two at least, the production. The
grain is furnished, generally in quanti-
ties OF not less than ten bushels, to
any one member at $40 per bushel,
for which the farmer gives his note,
payable with interest in twelve
months. He might hesitate, feeling
his inability to reimburse himself for
this outlay by the sale of the produce
Of this seed; but the agent offers on
behalf of the company, ga bond" in
which it agrees to sell (but not to buy)
twice the quantity Of oats purchased
at $40 per bushel, less 25 per cent.
commission, on Or before a certain
date, usually month prior to the
date at which the note natures. Thus,
if he gives his credit for 500 he ex-
poets to receive 5000, minus $50 as
commission, and thus make $50 clear
before the payment OF q dollar. In
fact, however, he gets a note which
runs another year before collection.
There is usually pretense Of limitless
sales, in order to convey an idea OF
monopoly. The second year, unless
there ls an exposure, the agent re-
turns, takes orders and receives notes
due in twelve months, giving each a
bond Of the local company formed by
the first growers for the sale after har-
vest OF double the quantity sought.
He gives these notes in payment for
the oats, but takes $3.50 per bushel
commission. Selling twenty bushels,
ne pockets $50, or 500 for forty
bushels. He may thus realize several
thousand dollars in the neighborhood,
leaving the local company to sell after
the next harvest the two bushels for
each one sold, at the same price. 1.-THE
excitement can still be kept up, and
confidence retained, he can fleece scores
Of other farmers in farther commits
sions; but thefraud is usually exposed
in the second season, if not in the first,
leaving the first growers reimbursed
by becoming swindlers themselves, or
engaged with numerous lawsuits with
fellow farmers who have been swindled.
Il American Cultivator.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-07-06
Basic Stag as a Fertilizer.

~
The following matter is the result Of
investigation by Prof. DIR. Paul Wag-
ner, director of the agricultural labor
atory at Darmstadt: Phosphate in
finely crushed basic Stag acts more
quickly than phosphcric acid in crude
guano or bone meal, Notwithstanding
the Stag contains larger percentage
of lime chan the other two manures
The value of the Stag depends uponit
fneness. Stag one is reduced equal to
the finest -four; two is slightly less so,
and three is twice as coarse as two,
yet barely one-fourth as active. Ba-
sic Stag is especially valuable on
moor and peaty meadow soils, and
the author deems it unwise to use any
other phosphate manure on such
earths. In laying out pastures and
meadow, the Stag gives great help
when placed deep in the ground, and
it's use is advocated in vineyards,
orchards and gardens. If ammonium
sulphate be used additional to Stag,
they must not be strewn as mixture,
as the lime in the Stag would iberate
ammonia. Stag can be mixed with
nitrate of soda and potash salts with
out deterioration; but to prevent adj
hesion from standing unused, pow
dered peat must be added. The iron
in the Stag is not at all deleterious.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-06-25
KETCHUM KEYSTONE.

Tom Covert met with a severe
accident on Tuesday evening last
at Smoky. While mounted on a
horse the animal suddenly threw
him into bunch of quaking asp
stumps. His face is badly cut up
and it was feared he had sustained
internal injuries. A physician was
summoned from Haley, who, upon
examination, found the injuries not
so bad as feared. On Thursday he
was able to ride to Haley, where
he is now ruminating over the un-
certainties of life when astridc of a
bucking broncho.
tits becoming a dangerous mat
ter for a man with light blue eyes,
a scar on the left cheek and bald
spot on his head about the size of
dollar, to be travelling about. He
will certainly be arrested on sus-
picion of being Peter Olsen, who is
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-06-25
sHosHoNE JOURNAL.

A young tramp took a push car
from Owinza station, about twenty
miles east Of Shoshone, and after
using it for about three miles, aban-
doned it, leaving it on the track.
AS the west bound train came along
it ran into the car, smashing it into
pieces. 1t is a great wonder that
the train was not wrecked Mike
Cleary, the detective in the employ
of the railroad company, soon
traced him up and arrested him at
Fred Stiffler's ranch short distance
below town. He was taken to
Haley yesterday morning by
Sheriff Kinney. He stated that he
was so tired he could not lift the
car from the track. He was about
1S years old and on his way to
HALEY.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-06-25
BLACKFOOT NEWS.

A little child of Sheriff Taylor, at
Eagle Rock, was blown down in a
wind storm and received a painful
confusion on the head. DR.. Beane
administered to the little sufferer,
and all will be we'll in a few days.
When Indians, who are always
heap hungry" raise more than
they eat, turn hucksters and ped
die their surplus vegetables on the
market, then we think we see some
far away signs of civilization. We
noticed a few such hucksters on our
streets this week with some very
fine vegetables.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-06-25
A SUSPICIOUS CHARACTER-A DEAF
MUTE BOOSTED CLEAR OVER THE
ENGINE AND TENDER.
A TIRED TRAMP-ANoTHER SKELE-
TON-ACCIDENTALL KILLED
INDIAN UCKSTERS-CRAzY
\ MUCH-HUNTED MURDERER-TOO
MUCH MONEY--UNTOLD TALES OF
THE VAST, SILENT LAVA BEDS.
HALEY TIMES.

Some days ago Stock Inspector
Campbell brought to the county
jail James A. Lyman, a man ac-
cused of stealing the race-horse,
Stranger, and other horses belong
ing to John Condron, nearly two
years ago. Joe McMurray, a half
brother of Lyman, came here with
a man named Gorge, and a bunch
of 10 horses, which they turned
over to two citizens here, to induce
them to go on Lyman's bond. The
district attorney at once made out
warrant charging Lyman with
obtaining goods under false pre-
lenses from Joseph Bass, of Belle
vue, and the culprit was re-arrest-
ed just as he was about to leave the
Jail. McMurray and George, who
were waiting for him, and were
heavily armed, were then ordered
to throw up their hands by a dep
uty sheriff, and the former, who
has been wanted for some time for
breaking jail down in Utah, was
run in. Gorge, who is suspicious
character, was allowed to go; but
he will be kept under close surveil-
lance.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-06-25

ing shakes from the mountain
when the team ran away, throwing
him off the wagon and under the
wheels, one of which passed over
the head, killing him instantly.
He came here in 1880, and was a
very steady and industrious man,
and had his half section ranch well
improved. He was single man
and his parents reside in Kansas.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-06-25
cAssIA COUNTY TIMES.

A deaf mute by the name OF
Ames Hardy, who hailed from
Pleasanton, Kansas, while walking
the railroad track near Portniff, on
the Oregon Short Line, was struck
by the east bound passenger train
and boosted clear over the engine
and tender, and strange to say on
ly received a broken leg and few
slight bruises.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-06-25
MT. HOME RANGE AND VALLEY.

1t is reported here that Charley
Matt, half-breed, well known here
was badly cut a few days since, by
Ross Slack, a horse breeder of Cas-
tie Creek-the result of a quarrel
Nels Hansen, of Rocky Bar,
while putting the belt on the crush
er at the Gilmore mill, recently,
caught his jacket on the shaft, and
narrowly escaped with his life. He
will be taken to the Miners Hospi-
tai, as soon as able to go.
Another skeleton has been found
by the workmen on the Bruneau
ditch. Many Indian relics were
found in the grave, such as beads,
arrow heads, etc, which leads to
the belief that both were Indian
skeletons.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-06-25
EAGLE ROCK REGISTER.

Mrs. Eliza Harris, with her
children, on her way from England
to meet her husband in Helena,
Montana, was seized with a fit OF
emotional insanity while the train
on which she arrived was standing
at the depot in Pocatello. She
imagined some one was going to
kill her, and jumped from the train
and ran about 200 yards before be-
ing captured. She was placed un-
der guard and sent on to her des-
tination.
A very mysterious circumstance
happened on Thursday afternoon of
this week. John Reese, who has
been employed by the railroad
company shoveling coal for some
time, and whose wife has been as
sisting him in laying up something
for rainy day by taking in wash
ing, came down town the other day
and everywhere he went he exhibit
ed his money, which he counted
over at each place, showing 1886.
In the afternoon he went into Frank
Stafford's saloon, where he again
exhibited his money. Morgan, who
was tending bar there, gives the
following circumstances Reese
came in and took several drinks,
and sat down behind the refrigera-
tor. Finally he wanted lunch.
| got sandwich and some boiled
eggs for him and spoke to him,
found he was very stupid,
he said he wanted to
get out of the way where his
friends could not see him. l told
him to come into the other room,
and took his lunch in there and
put it on table. He said he was
all right and wanted the door closed.
He says he thought no more of him
for three hours, when Louis Elg
and Stafford came in and opened
5he door and saw him and remark
I'd that he had two or three hun
lred dollars. They raised him up
md searched him finding that he
lad been robbed. Morgan says
wo or three parties had been
through the room during the time,
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-06-25

William Shakespear is singing
ballads in London; George Wash
ington has been ordered to leave
town; Louis Napoleon is shoyeling
in a chain gang; John Bunyan was
warned out of Connecticut town
last week as a tramp; Plutarch was
hanged in Texas few days ago for
horse stealing; John Hancock ran
off with another mans wife last
week; Abraham Lincoln was re-
Gently caught picking an old gents
pocket at a country fair; Charles
Summer is in an Iowa Jail on sus-
picion; Oliver Cromwell was sent
to the Cleveland workhouse, two
weeks ago, for thirty days. What's
III a name.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-06-25
aRANGEv1LLE FREE PRESS.

John II. Thomas, whose farm
joins Mr.. Eckert's place on Stock
Creek, was accidently killed Tues
day afternoon. Deceased was haul
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-06-25

A negro barber named Reuben
West, who recently died at Rich
mond, Virginia, at the age of sc,
once had $4,000 invested in the
slave trade.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-06-25
FRATERNAL.

CALDwALL LODGE, No. 10, I. o. o. +. Hall
in Thomas building. Regular meeting on
Saturday evening each week. Visiting
brethren cordially invited to attend.
JOHN ZINHER, Sec. d. D. CAMPBELL, N. G.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-06-25

MAILS arrive from the east daily at a. m.
From the west daily at P. M From Rock
vile, tri-monthly, al 5 P. M. From Middle
ton, tri-weekly, at $3.50 P. m. Mail closes
daily at 8 30 p. m. Office hours from 1880 a
m. to o:I5 p. M, every day.
Z. w. BOONE, 2. NJ.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-06-25
RELIGIOUS.

BAPTIST CHURCH. Divine services on first
and third Sunday in each month, at II a. m.
and $3.50 p. m. Prayer meeting every Wednes
day evening.
CALDWELL PRESBYTERIAN SOCIETY. -
Regular meeting Saturday afternoon at two
o'clock ''Socials" semi-mcnthly, Thursday
evenings. to which all are cordially invited.
MRS. X. Z. STRAHoRN, Pres't.
MRS. II. ID. BLATCHLEY, Sec'y.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1887-06-25
CALDWELL coRNET BAND.

REGULAR MEETINGS Of this band are held
Tuesday and Friday evenings of each week.
Those desiring to make engagements or secure
figures on music should correspond with either
of the undersigned.
c. II. REED. Sec. II. w. DoRMAN. Leader.
The daily herald. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1886-1887, 1887-04-12
Major Henderson,.

At the Honolulu Rifles Armory yes
terday afternoon, when about ST. had
been taken, in two-bit admission fees,
from the children willing to pay to
hear Major r. H. Henderson, play the
drum, larger audience had assembled
outside. The trees commanding
view Of the open side of the building
we're filed with native boys and girls,
clinging to the boughs. This battery
of brown eyes, in such commanding
position, was more than the big heart Of
the Major could withstand, and be
flung the doors open and gave gen.
eraI invitation to all, which was eagerly
accepted.
There was no performance by Major
Henderson, last night, as an audience
could not be drummed up, notwlth'
standing that the Drummer Boy Of the
Rappahannock" offered part Of the pro
ceeds to a local charitable society. The
fact is it has rained entertainments il
Honolulu lately, and the community
have begun staying indoors out Of the
deluge. tf
The performer was on this occasion
more generous than the public, for h
REPAIRED from the Opera House t
KaumakapIli Church, where a CRANE
concert was going on in aid Of tn
building fund, under the patronage an'
presence Of the King, Queen ant
suite. Major Henderson, cheerful
took a very acceptable part with hi
versatile drum in the entertainment
These two incidents of his last day i
Honolulu will give him a warm corne
evermore in the native Hawaiian hear
The daily herald. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1886-1887, 1887-04-12

a boarding school for Hawaiian girls,
and kept it for twelve years. An in
teresting case was related Of one Of Mrs
Smiths pupils, who developed remark
able intelligence, and was making fine
progress, when her father, against the
will Of Mr.. and Mrs. Smith, took her
home. For fifteen years they we're un-
able to trace her whereabouts. Last
week, however, he had found her at
Palama, Honolulu, where she IS the
worthy wife of an express driver, teaches
a native school on her own account is
a member Of the church, teacher in
the Sunday-school, and a worthy per.
son in every respect. The doctor said
that he mentioned this incident for the
encouragement Of all who may have to
do with the training Of native girls.
An hour was next given to refresh
ments and social intercourse. The
commissariat department, referred to al
the beginning Of this notice, was fully
prepared for the occasion, and the
guests who had given close attention
in the airy outdoor audience room tt
all the addresses, were ready to recipro
cate by doing their part effectively 70
the good name of the house.
The daily herald. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1886-1887, 1887-04-12
shipping Notes.

Brigantine Claus Spreckels sailed
for San Francisco yesterday, with
5,Soa bags sugar, goo bags rice, 10
gasoline tanks and sundry effects, the
value OF domestic produce being
$36,735.Ia.
Brig Allie Rowe is up for Hong
kong, whence her next voyage will be,
provided sufficient freight and passen-
gers offer.
Steam was got up on II. M. S.
Kaimiloa yesterday to try the new pro
peller. The trial resulted in damage
to the shaft. necessitating the vessel
going again on the Marine Railway.
She will be hauled up early this morn
ing.
Schooners Wailele and Waiehu, re-
ported yesterday brought, the former
I,Io2 bags sugar and the latter $40
bags sugar and 24o bags paddy.
Schooner Waioli brought I,roo bags
sugar; Luka, 1900; Kulamanu, a,Ioo.
Schooner Ke Au Hou brought rs
head Of cattle from Kaunakakai, and
after landing them sailed for the same
place yesterday.
Steamer Surprise will, if weather be
favorable, get in two trips this week.
She is expected back from Maui on
Thursday, to sail again Whenever dis
charged and return on Sunday.
Steamer w. G. Hall sails this morn
ing for Maui and Hawaii affording an
opportunity for pleasant trip to the
Volcano and return this day week.
Steamer Kinau sails on her regular
route this afternoon. Next week she
is advertised for a special Volcano ex
cursion, of which our readers will be
more fully informed later
Bark Saranac and barkentine Plante
will both probably sail for San Fran
cisco with sugar tomorrow.
Eleven departures are on our list TO
to-day all authenticated, besides other
that may be determined upon durnl
the day.